堆味
Term · Tasting
pile taste
Literal meaning
pile flavour
Definition#
The fishy, earthy or musty smell and taste left in new ripe pu'er by pile fermentation. It fades with airing and some months to years of storage; persistent strong duiwei is a defect.
Translation and usage#
| Language | Use | Alternatives & cautions |
|---|---|---|
| English | pile taste fermentation-pile odour in young shou translation |
Also acceptable
Avoid mould taste a different defect (霉味) |
| Deutsch | Haufengeschmack Fermentationsnote junger Shou translation |
Also acceptable
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| Русский | вкус кучи запах ферментационной кучи у молодого шу calque |
Also acceptable
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| 简体字繁體字 | 堆味 | |
| 日本語 | 渥堆由来の風味 |
Common confusions#
- Sold as 'earthy character'; also confused with storage odour (仓味).